The Salvation Army held its fifth annual Coldest Night of the Year walk on Saturday night.

Around 35 walkers came out for the event, which is a fundraiser for the Salvation ArmySA国际影视传媒檚 shelter and programs, said Jason Brinson, Corps Leader of the church and organization.

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According to the , the Yellowknife teams raised $11,805 for the cause.

Coldest Night of the Year is organized by the , which will take a portion of those funds before the final amount goes to the local organization.

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The revenue generated from the fundraiser will go toward shelter enhancements, he said.

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The sobering centre was housed in the Salvation Army building from October 2017 until the new joint sobering centre and day shelter opened its doors in September. The new facility on 50 Street can hold a maximum of 27 people, but the need for the Salvation ArmySA国际影视传媒檚 shelter still exists said Brinson.

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It also goes to show that there is a serious homelessness problem within the city, he said.

The Salvation Army runs a range of programs including food hampers, mental health services, withdrawal management services, transitional housing for men and spiritual and religious care through its community church.
Their thrift store runs on community donations and helps provide affordable clothing and items to people living on a limited budget, said Brinson.

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